“We moved from Virginia five years ago and put our names on the Broncos’ season-ticket waiting list when we arrived. We received a very nice note from the Broncos letting us know they would be in touch in about 25-30 years when my name came up! But this year we made it, with seats in Section 512. Must confess we aren’t die-hard Denver fans, but do love pro football. The stadium and the experience have been great, just can’t make too many trips up those steps. Our friends are impressed season tickers were available. I’m thinking the economy had something to do with moving up the list.”

Bob and Ann, Aurora

Kiz: It’s awesome to hear from my peeps in the nosebleed seats! Maybe that waiting list isn’t quite as no-way, no-how intimidating as we’ve been told. Spending time in the upper deck during the Broncos’ victory against Cleveland was such a hoot, I’m thinking about making it a tradition for every home opener . . . so long as I’m physically tough enough to climb those steps to the top of the stadium. Good thing I trained by hiking a 14,000-foot peak during the summer.

B-Marsh now in corner.

“Brandon Marshall has been a spittin’ fool. He got bad advice, probably from one of the NFL’s diva receivers. He saw what Jay Cutler did: Have a tantrum and get what you want. But B-Marsh doesn’t have Cutler’s leverage. He ain’t the straw that stirs the drink. Now he’s backed himself into a corner. Not much spittin’ room there. His only way out is to do the right thing: Play hard, play well and join the team.”

Peter, Durango

Kiz: The early returns don’t bode well for B-Marsh: seven catches for 61 yards and no touchdowns. Good luck trying to negotiate a raise with those statistics on the table.

Marshall needs to grow up.

“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on, Kiz. Slow down, partner. What’s with all the B-Marsh hate? You speak in the past tense, as if he is dead. As if he stands no chance of redemption. What world are you living in? Have you ever heard of the word change?”

JR, Colorado Springs

Kiz: Glad you mentioned change. It is way too early to give up on Marshall. But he has been painfully unwilling to adjust to major changes in the workplace, while his pal Elvis Dumervil adapted quickly and thrived at linebacker, a new position. This isn’t a story of moral fiber or redemption. It’s a business challenge.

Golden opportunity for Marshall.

“I would never question Marshall’s athletic ability. The man has receiving skills second to none. At times I have questioned his commitment. But now I have begun to have doubts about his ability to pick up a new offensive scheme. It seems he has routinely run bad routes and dogged it on multiple occasions. Blocking assignments appear to have been missed, and he has been unable to adapt in situations. Could it be these are manifestations that are not the result of a malcontent pouting, but more along the lines that Marshall might not be the sharpest crayon in the box?”

Pete, Broomfield

Kiz: Here’s what coach Josh McDaniels needs to find out quickly: What color is B-Marsh’s world? Orange and blue? Or gray, with no chance of the fog lifting? With teammate Brandon Stokley dinged for the Raiders, here’s a prime opportunity for Marshall to shine.

Rockies all-star shortstop crushed his 100th career homer against the Orioles Friday night at Coors Field. The blast was a mammoth shot that had some history behind it as Story is now the fasted shortstop on MLB history to 100 home runs.